Course Descriptions and Self-Defense Training

Minnesota Permit To Carry and RenewalsSat. or Sun. (1pm) • Mon. thru Fri. when availableWe do training based on YOUR SCHEDULE! Don't wait to see a class date listed here. Contact us today make arrangements based on a date you suggest. Individual private class or small groups of 3-4 people are welcome! Businesses may contact us for group pricing for owners/employees and/or staff as a private class setting. Price varies based upon the number of students attending.

Includes: Basic Handgun for Self-Defense(Note: This is not a shooting instruction class.)Pre-payment required. We accept credit cards. Regular Class Cost: $125 (Special rate of only $99 for MMSDI student renewals if you have previously attended one of our MN Permit Classes.) Price includes range time for live fire qualification. Bring your own handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition or rent a gun from us. Students who complete the course receive a Certificate that can be presented to obtain application for a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol or as a renewal of your current MN permit. Class held in Monticello, Minnesota. LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Jim Fleming provides instruction as one of the most thorough on the legal aspects of self-defense. He is a criminal defense attorney and has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is also an ex-street cop so his viewpoints on self-defense is like no other instructor. His training is informative and valuable with presentation of real-life self-defense situations for your consideration. Students also receive a 75-page 3-ring binder of related course materials and additional articles on self-defense shooting.To schedule a class date, call 763-614-6195 or email us with your request at our website page: CONTACT US

Why sign-up for a MN Permit Class with our company? Here's what students are saying:

•Very thorough presentation for the legal aspects. Lead instructor Jim Fleming is an attorney and a former cop so he really tells it like it is.

• This was a refresher course for me. I've taken the Minnesota Permit Course several times but I've never heard some of things I learned from instructor Jim Fleming. Very informative and I highly recommend it. You truly get what you pay for."

• My permit was about to expire and they were able to make a class date work based on my schedule. It was held in a more private and smaller setting unlike some of the larger classes I've attended. Here, you felt very relaxed and comfortable like you could ask just about anything and you get good solid answers for real life situations.

• Best training I have received for Minnesota Permit To Carry and self-defense.

I just want to thank you and Jim for taking the time to educate people about gun safety. Getting your permit to carry and/or renewing your permit is important. As you know I shoot and carry, however it's easy to forget some of the self-defense skills you learn in class because you hopefully you haven't had to use them. I feel that anyone who is thinking about getting their permit to carry should do so in your class because Jim is an attorney and a former police officer. The last two times I've taken your course I have walked away more confident about my choice to conceal and carry. Thanks again for all your knowledge you two pass on. I great appreciate it.

Students can anticipate classroom instruction including legal aspects of self-defense, handgun safety and basic skills instruction. Students will be required to qualify on the range with live fire. (NOTE: This is not a shooting skills class. Our focus is to provide the qualifying instruction needed to obtain your Minnesota Permit To Carry.) For the live fire qualifying portion of the class. MMSDI can provide handguns for use by the student (for an additional charge) or you may bring your own handgun and ammunition. If it is your desire to bring your own handgun, please discuss the details of the make and model of your pistol with the instructor as a part of your registration process. You will need a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition. Whether this is your first time shooting a handgun or not, all students will be instructed on handgun safety issues and basic handgun skills for self-defense shooting as part of the course. Ear and eye protection is also required. If you wear eye glasses they serve as eye protection. Ear and eye protection is required and available or you may choose to provide your own. We also recommend you wear a high collar shirts with no open front. Additional deatils as to classroom location and other specifics wil be emailed to you upon registration. If you have questions please CONTACT US or call Mid-Minnesota Self-Defense: 763-614-6195.﻿FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) for Minnesota Permit To Carry﻿– Downloadable PDF_____________________________________________________________________________________REMEMBER: Application for your Minnesota Permit To Carry is only a first step...you should seek additional self-defense training beyond this. Check out our Advanced Level One & Two courses (shown below). We also have the course for "AFTERMATH: Lessons In Self-Defense – What To expect When the Shooting Stops."

Advanced Handgun Skills for Self-Defense- Level OneEmphasis is placed on improving the shooter's ability to make rapid multiple shots on both single and multiple targets at varying distances. A brief review and marksmanship and gun handling skills 'tune-up' will be conducted initially. This course requires 150 to 200 rounds of ammunition.

This is a one day, 4-hour handgun self-defense outdoor shooting course which covers:Mandatory review of basic handgun safety and operation Malfunctions and how to clear them Tactical and combat reloads Defensive shooting positions Shooting from cover and concealment Engaging multiple targets Fundamentals of shooting while in motion Introduction and fundamentals of drawing from the holster (Note: Drawing from the holster technique is fully taught and utilized with live fire drills only in Advanced Handgun Combat Skills - Level Two.)

Eligibility and Prerequisites: All students must have previously completed at minimum, a basic self-defense pistol course. This is advanced training for those familiar with shooting and NOT for first time or new shooters class. Students will provide their own handgun and 200 rounds of factory grade ammunition. Maximum of 4 students per class.

Contact us directly for more information regarding requirements for protective gear, handgun types allowed for this course and other equipment. Additional information will be emailed or sent to you upon request.

Advanced Handgun Skills for Self-Defense - Level TwoEmphasis is placed on improving the shooter's ability to make rapid multiple shots on both single and multiple targets at varying distances and drawing from the holster. A brief review and marksmanship and gun handling skills 'tune-up' will be conducted initially. Note:This is a defensive handgun class only. We do not teach martial arts, knife-fighting or any other discipline. If this is what you are looking for, look elsewhere please. This course requires 300 rounds of ammunition.

Eligibility and Prerequisites: All students must have completed the MMSDI Advanced Handgun Skills - Level One course, MAG/40 or other similar classes. Questions regarding eligibility based upon prior outside course work should be referred to MMSDI staff for approval.

Contact us directly for more information regarding requirements for protective gear, handgun types allowed for this course and other equipment. Additional information will be emailed or sent to you upon request. Students will need to bring 200 rounds of factory grade ammunition. Maximum of 4 students per class.

Introduction to Defensive Shotgun for the Home This course is designed for the homeowner interested in integrating the shotgun into a home-defense plan. This presentation incorporates a wealth of information focused on explaining the flexibility and value of a shotgun as ahome-defense tool Topics covered will include: Selecting the Defensive Shotgun, Dealing With Shotgun Myths, Patterning the Defensive Shotgun, Projectile Selections, Loading, Unloading, Malfunction, and Optional Equipment for the Shotgun. Minimum number of students: 4. No firearms are required for the class and no live fire exercises. Contact us directly about dates for this class. Tuition Cost: $75 with class held in Monticello, MN. For more information, call the MMSDI office at 763-614-6195 or via the web page at: CONTACT US___________________________________________________Aftermath– Lessons in Self-Defense: What To Expect When the Shooting StopsThis course is designed to educate on the aftermath of a self-defense shooting. Topics include: Immediate Aftermath – maintaining safety and security, contacting law enforcement, maintaining crime scene integrity, contacting legal counsel, physiological and psychological Issues; Dealing With the Police – initial contact and statements, invoking the right to remain silent, recording or videotaping interaction with police officers, arrest, custody and charging; Dealing With Health Concerns – Dealing with Family, Friends and Acquaintances Dealing With the Media, Working With Legal Counsel, The Criminal Process, and Potential Civil Consequences. Classroom only instruction. No firearms are required for the class and no live fire exercises conducted. READ about the AFTERMATH class outline in more detail >>_____________________________________________________________________________

Women's Self-Defense MindsetThis course is designed specifically for the female student as an introduction to self-defense awareness and the mindset necessary for self-protection. This is primarily a classroom instruction setting. No firearms are used for the class. Displays of various pistols will be on site for discussion of the types of firearms that are suitable for personal protection used in the home or for personal carry to familiarize the student with some of the options available.

This is a women's only course held in a smaller setting. This classroom only training will help you understand what the mindset of a criminal is. We will discuss what a self-defense mindset on your part consists of and provide awareness tactics you can use to help prevent you from becoming a victim of an attack. Once you know what violent criminals are looking for you can learn how to avoid them.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? We encourage students to participate whether or not they have their MN Permit To Carry A Pistol or not. Many applicable details of the self-defense mindset will be presented allowing the attendees who already have their Permit to improve their self-defense awareness skills and will assist others in determining if they may possibly wish to obtain their Minnesota Permit To Carry A Pistol at a later date. Note: Husbands, boyfriends or male partners will be allowed to attend.

This instruction is a great "first step" for women who are not familiar with shooting but wish to wrap their head around the reasons for becoming more self-aware and looking at situations from a self-defense perspective. Often times this class finds women in a more comfortable setting when it's an all female class. Questions can be asked freely and honestly discussed without the pressure of a large group. Contact us directly regarding class dates for this women's training. Small groups of 2 to 4 women will work for this venue.

WOMEN'S – "First Time Shooting Instruction"We often receive calls from those in need of training for a new shooter sometimes as private training. This is a great way for new shooters to familiarize themselves with the safe use of a self-defense handgun with a visit to the range for live fire. If you're interested in learning more about the first steps of shooting or would like a female friend or family member to attend our class, please contact us about setting a date for training We can help the new shooter become confident in their safety and basic shooting skills. Women often bring their self-defense handgun of choice or they can use some of ours. Ask for the hourly pricing rate.

Lynne Fleming, co-owner and trainer at MID-MINNESOTA SELF-DEFENSE Inc. enjoys working with women interested in learning more about self-defense shooting skills. For more information, call 763-614-6195 or CONTACT US.

Successful completion of MMSDI instructional training assists with the application for a Minnesota permit to carry a pistol with classes held in Monticello, MN. Note: any Minnesota resident may take this class as a qualification for their MN Permit to Carry application. We have students seeking their Minnesota Permit to Carry through this handgun class who are from Monticello, Big Lake, Becker, Buffalo, St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and the surrounding Minneapolis and west metro areas to name a few. Ask us about bringing MMSDI gun training to your location for private self-defense handgun and shotgun instruction held in Wright County, Sherburne County, Stearns County or out state Minnesota.

Successful completion of MMSDI instructional training assists with the application for a Minnesota permit to carry a pistol with classes held in Monticello, MN. Jim Fleming and Lynne Fleming are both NRA Certified and Utah Certified instructors. Note: Any Minnesota resident may take MN Permit To Carry class as a qualification for their Minnesota Permit to Carry application. We have students seeking their Minnesota Permit to Carry A Pistol through this handgun class who are from Monticello, Big Lake, Becker, Buffalo, St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego, Maple Grove and the surrounding Minneapolis and West Metro areas as well as other out-state locations. Ask us about bringing MMSDI gun training to your location for private self-defense handgun and shotgun instruction held in Wright County, Sherburne County, Stearns County or out state Minnesota.